The Museum of Nevis History is situated in a handsome Caribbean Georgian stone building near the water at the north end of Charlestown, the capital of Nevis. The museum is administered by the Nevis Historical and Conservation Society, which also has its headquarters behind the scenes on the same floor of this historic building.
The museum space is shady, and is usually cool and pleasant to be in, even on a hot day. While it is not a large museum, the exhibits are many, and they are rich, varied, and engaging, covering not only the history, but also the pre-history, anthropology, geology, and natural history of the island.
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Experience a taste of history when visiting St. Kitts, home to structures dated to the 17th century, with architectural influences from the French & English settlers.
With its origin in West Africa, stilt walkers or Moko-Jumbies as they are called locally, follow traditions from African mythology. These fearless artists walk and dance over six feet above ground on handcrafted stilts.
Marvel at the Masquerade dancers, uniquely Kittitian, wearing tall peacock-feathered headdresses, masks, and fringed costumes entirely decorated with bangles, mirrors and ribbons. Dance experts have identified both European and African influence, including the "Wild Mas", the Quadrille, the Rhumba, the Fertility Dance, and the Boillola.
